Create. Inspire. Thrive.

Creative Living & Holistic Health Blog

Including visual journal of travels and life’s curiosities

View professional photography portfolio and brand collaborations by Kristen Jyrkas to uplift and inspire the soul.

Read raw stories of healing - sharing lessons and moments of vulnerability in hopes to create a more uplifting, conscious, and sustainable world.

Explore holistic healing tools and resources for anyone to reference in times of stress, trauma and healing: from herbs and oils to the breath and prayer.

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Bakery & Café Editorial Photography | Lakes Fika | Lake Ida MN

At Lakes Fika they blend Scandinavian simplicity with fresh, inventive offerings. From craft cold and brewed coffee to a variety of refreshing beverages, every item they offer is thoughtfully curated to deliver a memorable experience for all those who visit. Their breakfast and brunch menu features options crafted to celebrate quality and creativity, inspired by seasonal, rustic recipes their family has cherished over the years – which they now delightfully share with you.

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Meet The Artist

When not working, Kristen is practicing presence, barefoot outdoors or in her garden, creating art and a life that is intentional, nourishing, loving while thriving wildly.

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Location & Services

    • Based out of Ottertail, Minnesota

    • Serving the Minnesota lakes area and beyond.

    • Available for travel worldwide.

    • Connective art and photography for soul-led brands:
      - Branding Sessions
      - Product Photography
      - Individual and group business headshots
      - Architecture Photography: exteriors, interiors and spaces
      - Event Photography

    • Working with a smaller budget? Kristen is opening to trading services!

  • Kristen offers soul-led brands a strategic and authentic business image through effective brand design, photography and art.

    • A fun and collaborative experience developing a strategic brand thru conceptual logo development and print design.

    • Intentionally designed to connect with your audience effectively from the get-go.

    • Her conceptual and minimalist approach provides clients with impactful logos and designs specific to their brand.

    • Design Services Include:
      - Rebrand Projects: Update an existing brand.
      - Brand Build Outs: Business logo developed but needs additional branding
      - Full Business Branding: New business in need of it all design services

      • Logo design, business cards, letterhead, envelope, forms, social media, etc.

    • Discover self-healing tools and resources on the blog!

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Where passion and collaboration meet.

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